The bill sponsored by State Sen. Emmanuel Jones, is aimed at giving administrators more leeway with Georgia's Zero Tolerance policy. (GPB File Photo)
The bill sponsored by State Sen. Emmanuel Jones, is aimed at giving administrators more leeway with Georgia's Zero Tolerance policy.
"In our zeal and zest to lock away those kids that brought dangerous weapons to school, the system trapped good kids. And that's who i have heard from. Good kids who are being prosecuted for minor infractions," said Jones.
Under the bill first offenders would be charged with a "delinquent act" rather than a felony, which could tarnish a student's record.
